Malaysia legislation
Section 93
Section 93
Power for court to order maintenance for children
(a)
if he has refused or neglected reasonably to provide for the child;
(b)
if he has deserted his wife and the child is in her charge;
(c)
during the pendency of any matrimonial proceedings; or
(d)
when making or subsequent to the making of an order placing the child in the custody of any other person.
(2)
The court shall have the corresponding power to order a woman to pay or contribute towards the maintenance of her child where it is satisfied that having regard to her means it is reasonable so to order.
(3)
An order under subsection (1) or (2) may direct payment to the person having custody or care and control of the child or trustees for the child.
Power for court to order security for maintenance